--- title: "The North Star Trust — charity SC054916 | CharityCompare" description: "The North Star Trust (charity SC054916). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-north-star-trust retrieved: 2026-10-09T20:32:33.358Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC054916SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) NS # The North Star Trust Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data The North Star Trust is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the saving of lives. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054916) Work at The North Star Trust? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-north-star-trust&type=claim&name=The%20North%20Star%20Trust) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The North Star Trust? Registered charity number SC054916 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Glasgow City Quick answer The North Star Trust (number SC054916) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation. ## What does The North Star Trust do? 4 The organisation’s purposes are: a. Community Engagement and Development: To foster the improvement of local communities by raising funds and strategically donating to initiatives that promote deep community engagement and sustainable development. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting the formation of community support groups, provision of recreational facilities, building of community spaces that will support local community development and providing equipment and kits for community sports teams. b. Poverty Relief: To prevent or relieve poverty amongst individuals and families… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The North Star Trust Answers The North Star Trust gave in its annual return to the OSCR, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 27 January 2026 Where it says it operates Glasgow City ## What causes is The North Star Trust registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe saving of lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The North Star Trust yet? Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The North Star Trust. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## What should you check before donating to The North Star Trust? - Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation. - Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract. - Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. 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Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The North Star Trust do? 4 The organisation’s purposes are: a. Community Engagement and Development: To foster the improvement of local communities by raising funds and strategically donating to initiatives that promote deep community engagement and sustainable development. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting the formation of community support groups, provision of recreational facilities, building of community spaces that will support local community development and providing equipment and kits for community sports teams. b. Poverty Relief: To prevent or relieve poverty amongst individuals and families… Does The North Star Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The North Star Trust. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The North Star Trust? The North Star Trust does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was The North Star Trust registered as a charity? The North Star Trust was entered on the register on 27 January 2026. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054916).